Sterilization Indicators Market

Industry Outlook

The growth in demand for sterilization indicators is expected to be driven by the growing emphasis on refurbishing and reprocessing medical devices to tackle the growing healthcare expenses and the increasing demand for safe food and drugs. Technological advancements in the reprocessing of endoscopes and laboratory analyzers will contribute to an increased requirement for sterilization supplies compatible with these processes. The market for sterilization indicators is also benefiting significantly from the increasing implementation of stringent standards for the preservation of high-quality and safe-to-consume food products. Increased stringency in medical safety and infection control regulations has increased public awareness, supporting the growth of this market. In the coming years, further implementation of government initiatives to incorporate advanced sterilization standards in hospitals and clinical laboratories is anticipated to boost market growth opportunities. Rising demand for reusable surgical instruments and the growing number of surgical procedures will also augment market growth.

North America is the largest market for sterilization indicators due to the growing number of surgical procedures in the region and the increasing need to control healthcare expenditures. The North American market is also characterized by the presence of a significantly large consumer base and an advanced healthcare infrastructure. Additionally, the Asia-Pacific market will witness high growth during the forecast period. The rising prevalence of healthcare-associated infections and expanding biotechnology research activities are expected to fuel the Asia-Pacific market’s expansion. Furthermore, an increase in the number of pharmaceutical companies and CROs and perpetual growth in the food and beverage industry will also drive market growth in this region. The global market for sterilization indicators is characterized by the widespread presence of manufacturers across all operating scales. Market participants have been observed aggressively focusing on the rapid commercialization of novel products in order to maintain their market position.

Market Synopsis

Biological indicators are the major contributors to the global market.

In the base year 2017, biological indicators comprising self-contained vials, spore strips, spore ampoules, and spore suspensions occupied the largest revenue share. These products deliver reliable results as opposed to chemical indicator products and are considered the gold standard for sterilization verification. Among the considered biological indicators, spore ampoules are the most widely used, particularly in research settings and steam sterilization. These products are ideal for monitoring liquid sterilization sterility, but they can also be used to monitor dry loads. Comparable costs, an imperative status, and greater demand are the key factors supporting the market position of the spore ampoules segment. On the other hand, chemical indicators have prominent adoption in ethylene oxide sterilization. Among the several types of chemical indicators, class 1 indicators occupy the largest revenue share.

Indicators for Physical Sterilization to Spearhead the Global Sterilization Indicators Market

Physical sterilization is the most widely used and reliable method for sterilization across all major applications. Durables such as instruments and systems are sterilized with a physical process. Among the various types of physical sterilization methods, such as heat, vibration, radiation, and filtration, the demand for heat sterilization will always be the highest. The heat sterilization method is the most effective in eliminating cell constituents and enzymes and is highly effective in a hydrated state. Dry heat sterilization is also widely applied and finds ample usage in the sterilization of thermostable products. Chemical sterilization, though widely used, faces certain challenges, such as the possibility of a reaction of the sterilant with the polymer material being sterilized, the toxicity of residual chemicals, and issues with respect to operator safety.

Hospitals will have the highest demand for sterilization indicators.

At present, hospitals are the largest revenue-contributing segment in the global sterilization indicators market. It is further expected that this segment will retain its lead through the forecast period. The need for repeated sterilization procedures for maintaining aseptic conditions, a requirement to prevent the incidence of hospital-acquired infections, and cost containment are the prime contributors to the prominent position of hospitals in the healthcare segment. This has also led to the high consumption of a wide range of sterilization indicators and equipment in the segment. Furthermore, the share of steam sterilization is the largest in the hospital segment. On the other hand, the demand for sterilization indicators is set to further augment the food and beverage industry. As the global population is increasing, the demand for food products is expected to rise correspondingly. The changes in dietary habits have also resulted in increased demand for processed foods that are safe to consume. As a result, there is a greater need for advanced and precise sterilization processes in food and beverage manufacturing.

Local players are widely present to define market trends.

The global market for sterilization indicators is characterized by the presence of a multitude of manufacturers and suppliers. Furthermore, the presence of local players is also a characteristic feature of this market. The developed regions, such as North America and Western Europe, have a prominent presence of international market giants that are also headquartered in these regions. North America is also characterized by the widespread presence of hospitals, healthcare facilities, food product manufacturers, research institutions, and pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers. This has also resulted in high demand and, therefore, the dominant status of the region in the sterilization indicator market. Additionally, Asia Pacific is estimated to witness rapid market growth. India and China are the largest manufacturers of sterilization indicators and have a significant position in the local markets. Consumers in the region also have a prominent inclination towards buying from local suppliers for reasons of cost containment. This has led to intensified competition among local and international players. The booming medical tourism, contract development, and manufacturing industries in Asia Pacific have also led to an increase in demand for sterilization indicators in the region.

Periods of History and Forecast

This research report presents the analysis of each considered segment for the period from 2016 to 2026, using 2017 as the base year for estimations. Compounded annual growth rates (CAGRs) for each segment are calculated for the forecast period from 2018 to 2026.

Report Scope by Segments

The sterilization indicators market report provides a quantitative assessment of the industry in terms of current and forecasted market size while also presenting the market dynamics. This market is segmented based on type, sterilization method, end users, and geography.

Along with quantitative market analysis in terms of market size, this report also includes qualitative insights pertaining to the global sterilization indicators market. The major market dynamics, such as drivers, challenges, and opportunities, are studied in this report, giving insights into the current and anticipated market trends. This study also analyses the market positions and profiles of key companies operating in this industry. The major market players profiled in this research report include 3M Company, Getinge Infection Control, VWR International, Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC, STERIS PLC, Fisher Scientific UK Ltd., Cantel Medical Corp., Propper Manufacturing Co. Inc., Mesa Laboratories, Inc., Cardinal Health, Inc., Medisafe UK Limited, and Crosstex International, Inc.

Key questions are answered in this report.

• What is the current and estimated size of the global sterilization indicators market through the period 2016–2026?
• What is the anticipated market growth rate of the sterilization indicators industry during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026?
• Which are the major market drivers supporting the growth of this market, along with the prime pain points?
• What is the current market position of the external and internal chemical indicator segments?
• Will the prominence of the steam sterilization method be challenged by the growth of the ethylene oxide sterilization method?
• How will the food and beverage segment enjoy growing prominence during the forecast period?
• How is the Asia-Pacific market challenging the dominant position of North America?
• How is the global competition progressing among the key market players?
• How prominent is the position of local manufacturers in the global market for sterilization indicators?

Chapter 1. Preface
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Study Purpose
1.1.2. Target Audience
1.1.3. USP and Key Offerings
1.2. Research Scope
1.3. Research Methodology
1.3.1. Phase I – Secondary Research
1.3.2. Phase II – Primary Research
1.3.3. Phase III – Expert Panel Review
1.3.4. Assumptions
1.4. Market Segmentation

Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Global SI Market Portraiture
2.2. Global SI Market, by Type, 2017 (US$ Mn)
2.3. Global SI Market, by Sterilization Method, 2017 (US$ Mn)
2.4. Global SI Market, by End User, 2017 (US$ Mn)
2.5. Global SI Market, by Geography, 2017 (US$ Mn)

Chapter 3. Global Sterilization Indicators (SI) Market: Dynamics and Future Outlook
3.1. Overview
3.2. Drivers
3.3. Challenges
3.4. Opportunities
3.5. Attractive Investment Proposition, by Geography, 2017
3.6. Competitive Analysis: Global SI Market, by Key Players, 2017

Chapter 4. Global Sterilization Indicators (SI) Market, by Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
4.1. Overview
4.2. Chemical Indicators
4.2.1. External Chemical Indicators
4.2.1.1. Process Indicators (Class I)
4.2.1.2. Bowie-Dick Indicators (Class II)
4.2.2. Internal Chemical Indicators
4.2.2.1. Single-Parameter Indicators (Class III)
4.2.2.2. Multi-Parameter Indicators (Class IV)
4.2.2.3. Emulating Indicators (Class VI)
4.2.2.4. Integrating Indicators (Class V)
4.3. Biological Indicators
4.3.1. Self-Contained Vials
4.3.2. Spore Strips
4.3.3. Spore Ampoules
4.3.4. Spore Suspensions

Chapter 5. Global Sterilization Indicators (SI) Market, by Sterilization Method, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
5.1. Overview
5.2. Physical (Heat, Radiation, etc.)
5.3. Chemical (Liquid & Gaseous)

Chapter 6. Global Sterilization Indicators (SI) Market, by End User, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
6.1. Overview
6.2. Hospitals
6.3. Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices and Biotech Companies
6.4. Clinical Laboratories
6.5. Research and Academia
6.6. Food and Beverages Industries
6.7. Others

Chapter 7. Global Sterilization Indicators (SI) Market, by Geography, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.1. Overview
7.1.1. North America SI Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.1.2. North America SI Market, by Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.1.3. North America SI Market, by Sterilization Method, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.1.4. North America SI Market, by End User, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.1.5. North America SI Market, by Country, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.1.5.1. U.S.
7.1.5.2. Canada
7.2. Europe SI Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.2.1. Europe SI Market, by Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.2.2. Europe SI Market, by Sterilization Method, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.2.3. Europe SI Market, by End User, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.2.4. Europe SI Market, by Country/Region, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.2.4.1. U.K.
7.2.4.2. Germany
7.2.4.3. Rest of Europe
7.3. Asia Pacific SI Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.3.1. Asia Pacific SI Market, by Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.3.2. Asia Pacific SI Market, by Sterilization Method, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.3.3. Asia Pacific SI Market, by End User, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.3.4. Asia Pacific SI Market, by Country/Region, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.3.4.1. China
7.3.4.2. Japan
7.3.4.3. Rest of Asia Pacific
7.4. Latin America SI Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.4.1. Latin America SI Market, by Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.4.2. Latin America SI Market, by Sterilization Method, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.4.3. Latin America SI Market, by End User, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.4.4. Latin America SI Market, by Country/Region, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.4.4.1. Brazil
7.4.4.2. Mexico
7.4.4.3. Rest of Latin America
7.5. Middle East & Africa SI Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.5.1. Middle East & Africa SI Market, by Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.5.2. Middle East & Africa SI Market, by Sterilization Method, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.5.3. Middle East & Africa SI Market, by End User, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.5.4. Middle East & Africa SI Market, by Region, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.5.4.1. GCC
7.5.4.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa

Chapter 8. Company Profiles
8.1. 3M Company
8.1.1. Business Description
8.1.2. Financial Information (Subject to Data Availability)
8.1.3. Product Portfolio
8.1.4. Key Developments
8.2. Getinge Infection Control
8.3. VWR International
8.4. Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
8.5. STERIS PLC
8.6. Fisher Scientific UK Ltd
8.7. Cantel Medical Corp.
8.8. Propper Manufacturing Co. Inc.
8.9. Mesa Laboratories, Inc.
8.10. Cardinal Health, Inc.
8.11. Medisafe UK Limited
8.12. Crosstex International, Inc.

List of Figures

FIG 1. Sterilization Indicators (SI) Segmentation
FIG 3. Global SI Market, by Type, 2017 (US$ Mn)
FIG 4. Global SI Market, by Sterilization Method, 2017 (US$ Mn)
FIG 5. Global SI Market, by End User, 2017 (US$ Mn)
FIG 6. Global SI Market, by Geography, 2017 (US$ Mn)
FIG 7. Attractive Investment Proposition, by Geography, 2017
FIG 8. Competitive Analysis: Global SI Market, by Key Players, 2017
FIG 9. Global Process Indicators (Class I) Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 10. Global Bowie-Dick Indicators (Class II) Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 11. Global Single-Parameter Indicators (Class III) Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 12. Global Multi-Parameter Indicators (Class IV) Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 13. Global Emulating Indicators (Class VI) Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 14. Global Integrating Indicators (Class V) Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 15. Global Self-Contained Vials for Sterilization Indication Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 16. Global Spore Strips for Sterilization Indication Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 17. Global Spore Ampoules for Sterilization Indication Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 18. Global Spore Suspensions for Sterilization Indication Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 19. Global SI Market for Physical Sterilization, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 20. Global SI Market for Chemical Sterilization, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 21. Global SI Market for Hospitals End Use, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 22. Global SI Market for Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices and Biotech Companies End Use, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 23. Global SI Market for Clinical Laboratories End Use, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 24. Global SI Market for Research and Academia End Use, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 25. Global SI Market for Food and Beverages Industries End Use, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 26. Global SI Market for Other End Use, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 27. U.S. SI Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 28. Canada SI Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 29. U.K. SI Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 30. Germany SI Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 31. Rest of Europe SI Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 32. China SI Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 33. Japan SI Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 34. India SI Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 35. Rest of Asia Pacific SI Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 36. Brazil SI Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 37. Mexico SI Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 38. Rest of Latin America SI Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG 39. GCC SI Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
Rest of Middle East and Africa SI Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)

List of Tables

TABLE 1 Global Sterilization Indicators Market (SI) Portraiture
TABLE 2 Global SI Market, by Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 3 Global Chemical SI Market, by Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 4 Global External SI Market, by Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 5 Global Internal SI Market, by Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 6 Global Biological SI Market, by Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 7 Global SI Market, by Sterilization Method, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 8 Global SI Market, by End User, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 9 Global SI Market, by Geography, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 10 North America SI Market, by Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 11 North America SI Market, by Sterilization Method, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 12 North America SI Market, by End User, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 13 North America SI Market, by Country, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 14 Europe SI Market, by Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 15 Europe SI Market, by Sterilization Method, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 16 Europe SI Market, by End User, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 17 Europe SI Market, by Country/Region, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 18 Asia Pacific SI Market, by Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 19 Asia Pacific SI Market, by Sterilization Method, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 20 Asia Pacific SI Market, by End User, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 21 Asia Pacific SI Market, by Country/Region, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 22 Latin America SI Market, by Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 23 Latin America SI Market, by Sterilization Method, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn
TABLE 24 Latin America SI Market, by End User, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 25 Latin America SI Market, by Country/Region, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 26 Middle East and Africa SI Market, by Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 27 Middle East and Africa SI Market, by Sterilization Method, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 28 Middle East and Africa SI Market, by End User, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 29 Middle East and Africa SI Market, by Region, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 30 3M Company: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Financial Information; Product Portfolio; Key Developments)
TABLE 31 Getinge Infection Control: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Financial Information; Product Portfolio; Key Developments)
TABLE 32 VWR International: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Financial Information; Product Portfolio; Key Developments)
TABLE 33 Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Financial Information; Product Portfolio; Key Developments)
TABLE 34 STERIS PLC: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Financial Information; Product Portfolio; Key Developments)
TABLE 35 Fisher Scientific UK Ltd: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Financial Information; Product Portfolio; Key Developments)
TABLE 36 Cantel Medical Corp.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Financial Information; Product Portfolio; Key Developments)
TABLE 37 Propper Manufacturing Co. Inc.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Financial Information; Product Portfolio; Key Developments)
TABLE 38 Mesa Laboratories, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Financial Information; Product Portfolio; Key Developments)
TABLE 39 Cardinal Health, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Financial Information; Product Portfolio; Key Developments)
TABLE 40 Medisafe UK Limited: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Financial Information; Product Portfolio; Key Developments)
TABLE 41 Crosstex International, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Financial Information; Product Portfolio; Key Developments)